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AllyHoney
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18/10/2009 : 21:19:58
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Hi
Looking to buy a baby Royal Python but have had such conflicting advice on care. We have a old fish tank, about 18" by 12" by 10" which has a curved front so is only 6" at the side. We also have a 4ft tank for when its older. Is this OK? I will be buing 2 "caves" one for the warm part and one for the cooler half, a heavy bowl for water and a heat mat to go under the tank. Do I need anything else??
Have been told a fish tank is no good to keep a snake in? They don't like having glass all around cos they are shy? We''ll make sure the top is very secure as I hear they are good escape artists.
Also, one shop told us to always put some damp moss in the hidey holes but I've read that a too damp environment can cause respiratory problems. Moss or not??
Any advice gratefully received...would like to get it right!
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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2009 : 23:52:12
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If you cover the back and sides and pop in some fake ivy or something for additional cover it will be less exposed. The size will be fine for a baby, they seem to prefer it being a bit crampt because it makes them feel secure. 
They only need damp moss in a hide if they are about to shed.
Edit: Make sure you have a thermostat for the heat mat. Also, make sure there's enough ventilation... use a tight-fitting mesh/screen lid if you're using a fish tank. |
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
Edited by - xautomaticflowersx on 18/10/2009 23:53:46 |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/10/2009 : 06:21:01
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Fish tanks aren't ideal, but can work. Rachel is right, your two main issues are covering the sides to make them feel more secure and ventilation.
For a baby, it may be just as easy for you to but a 9L RUB, very cheap and much easier to heat, use and adjust.
Welcome to the forum. |
 
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xautomaticflowersx
Yearling
United Kingdom
209 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 13:07:37
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| Yeah I had a spare 2ft glass tank in the garage which I was planning on using for Ripley, but sitting there thinking about making a decent lid for it worked out too much hassle and more money than just buying a plastic RUB. Haha... so yeah, probably you should just buy a RUB (Really Useful Box) from Staples. |
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius ('Gecko Lady')
1.0.0 Giant Day Gecko - Phelsuma m. grandis ('Pedro')
1.0.0 Giant Namibian Sand Gecko - Chondrodactylus a. angulifer ('Mr. Chondrodactylus' or 'Mr. C')
1.0.0 Desert Iguana - Dipsosaurus dorsalis ('Iggie' or 'Iggz')
1.0.0 Royal Python - Python regius ('Ripley')
0.0.2 Rankins Dragons - Pogona henrylawsoni ('Pancake' and 'Waffles')
1.0.0 75% Jungle Jaguar Carpet Python - Morelia spilota spp. ('Buggy') |
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About to buy a baby python
